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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Relationships & Family > Love & Lust What is love?: 2 of 207
One word in our vocabulary says more than all the other words put together; that word is love. How it is said, when and to whom or what, makes the word more beautiful and stronger. One simple four letter word that holds within it the power to change a person's life and to make pain vanish. Where does this word get its strengt... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce Starting over after divorcing: 1 of 86
That cold, lonely morning finally came. This was the morning I had nightmares of and the morning I had tried so hard to avoid. It was the morning of dread and despair yet one of confidence and peace; this was the first day of the rest of my life. This was the beginning of my life after divorce.I slowly pulled myself up from t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Two hearts: 2 of 141
TWO HEARTSTwo hearts alone in solitudeMaking one heart full of bothTwo hearts coming togetherUnder just one solemn oathMy heart I blend with yours, dearMy heart I give completeI ask for yours in kind, loveTogether, our desires, repleteIt's not a fairy taleIt's not a game we playThose words we said as vowsMean exactly what the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 2 of 138
Though troubles may haunt me and trials abound, I refresh my weary soul by remembering the promise from our savior of eternal life. I know I will have to pay the price of death but I also know I will reap the reward of life, everlasting life. These thoughts have calmed me through divorces, loss of brothers and sisters, loss ... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start your own business: 1 of 61
So you want to go independent do you? Do you really want to be your own boss? Well, if you can just scare up the courage to give it a try, you will be amazed at the level of freedom you can enjoy. In order of progression we will take a look at ten very important steps in how you should start your own business. 1) SELECT THE B... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 1 of 55
TURNING FORTYTurning 40?What do you mean?Been there done that.And in betweenTurning forty ain't nothingYou're hardly half spentYou've got 40 moreYou haven't made a dentOh to relive 40What glory what funTry turning 50You'll think you're doneI've been through 40Oh man, so long agoOnce past it there ain'tNo way to go slowTomorro... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Early childhood memories: 2 of 99
I was outside in the hot but refreshing summer breeze, my hand cradled tightly in my Mother's hand. We were exiting a large courthouse where it had just been decided that I would be living with my Mother and her new black husband.I saw a few lingering white people outside, a couple of policemen and a group of black people who... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 1 of 48
It is so important for both members of a committed relationship to feel they are an integral part of the relationship and to know they are loved. To love someone and not receive like sentiments in return is so frustrating and defeating. It really doesn't take a great deal to express heartfelt love for your partner either. The... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Infidelity: You can forgive, but can you ever forget?: 1 of 44
You have just discovered that your husband has cheated on you with another woman. You have endured extreme emotional hardship, severe heartache and intense mental anguish at the hands of your loving mate. You need so desperately to protect yourself right now. You may not be able to suffer any more hardship of any kind. Your g... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my wallet: 1 of 44
Inside My WalletI once had a bulge on my hipSo large that it made my pocket ripI tried to remove itso I could peruse itbut all I could reach was the tipI worked at my effort for a bitI wanted that bulge to quitI finally pulled it freeBut all I could seeWas a wallet that gave me a fitThere were papers and labels and stuffPhoto... More..